Academic and Degree Information
Progress to Degree
Earning a graduate degree from UC San Diego is a rewarding process that consists of a variety of steps. Find out how to earn a doctoral or master's degree.
Dissertation/Thesis Appointments
Preliminary and final dissertation/thesis appointments are no longer required. Please see the Dissertation & Thesis Submission page for information on how to file for the degree.
Faculty Tools
Staff Portal
Access student information via the Student Database. Link to online tools such as Leave of Absence, Committee Membership, Spring Evaluations.
Graduate Student Portal
Submit Leave of Absence, Half-time Study, and other requests through our online system. Access academic and financial support letters from the Dean of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs.
New Degree Proposals and Curricular Changes
New Degree Proposals
Curriculum Change Proposals
Graduate Council
Proposition 209 Compliance
In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories. All programs and initiatives coordinated by the University of California Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs are designed and implemented in full compliance with Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy.
More information about Proposition 209 can be found here.
More information about the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy can be found here.